Abraham Cohn (June 17, 1832 in Guttentag, Prussia, June 2, 1897 in New York City) was an American Civil War Union Army Sergeant Major and recipient to the highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor — for having distinguished himself at the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia on May 6, 1864, and the Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864.

Medal of Honor citation

• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 6th New Hampshire Infantry
• Place and date: At Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864; At the mine, Petersburg, Virginia, July 30, 1864
• Entered service at: Campton, New Hampshire
• Birth: Guttentag, Prussia
• Date of issue: August 24, 1865

Citation:

During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Jewish Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

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